Research and Markets: This Report Covers the Scope, Size, Disposition and Growth of the Metal Pipe & Tube Manufacturing Industry Including the Key Sensitivities and Success Factors in the US

Business Wire, August 27, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c92722/metal_pipe_tube) has announced the addition of the "Metal Pipe & Tube Manufacturing in the US" report to their offering.

This industry consists of firms mainly engaged in manufacturing welded, riveted or seamless pipes or tubes from purchased iron or steel. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Consolidating Pipeline

Relatively recent changes in technology in the production process have involved improvements to welding resulting in better joins and in-line galvanizing. However, this highly volatile and declining industry has been rationalizing as a response to having difficulty meeting the high import competition. This consolidation will continue, further increasing the already high barriers, and keeping strict regulations somewhat manageable.

Key Topics Covered:

-INDUSTRY DEFINITION

--Industry Definition

--Activities (Products and Services)

--Similar Industries

--Demand and Supply Industries

-KEY STATISTICS

--Current Prices Table

--Constant Prices Table (applicable deflator applied)

--Real Growth Table

--Ratio Table

--Graphs

--Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises, Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic Demand

-SEGMENTATION

--Products and Service Segmentation

--Major Market Segments

--Industry Concentration

--Geographic Spread

-MARKET CHARACTERISTICS

--Market Size

--Linkages

--Downstream Industries

--Upstream Industries

--Demand Determinants

--Domestic and International Markets

--Basis of Competition

--Life Cycle

-INDUSTRY CONDITIONS

--Barriers to Entry

--Taxation

--Industry Assistance

--Regulation and Deregulation

--Cost Structure

--Capital and Labor Intensity

--Technology and Systems

--Industry Volatility

--Globalization

-KEY FACTORS

--Key Sensitivities

--Key Success Factors

-KEY COMPETITORS

--Major Players Market Share

--Player Performance Analysis

--Other Players

-INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

--Current Performance Analysis with data series

--Historical Performance Analysis

-OUTLOOK

--Industry Forecast Analysis with five year forecast data series

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c92722/metal_pipe_tube.